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The Best Small Bars in Melbourne
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Melbourne Small Bars : 130 Listings

Bar Clara
Best CBD Cocktail Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Bar Clara is an intimate cocktail bar specialising in modern seasonal cocktails. Ideally located at the top end of Melbourne’s Chinatown, across from Her Majesty’s Theatre, they are the perfect ch...

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Mt. View Hotel
‘A Bar Above’ Rooftop Bar

 Richmond

A Bar Above is one of Melbourne’s premier rooftop bars. With amazing views, their signature cocktail menu, and an impressive list of craft beer and cider, your guests are in for an unforgettable exp...

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Ballers Clubhouse
Fun Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Located in the heart of Melbourne CBD, Ballers Clubhouse is the ultimate in social gatherings where nothing is off limits. It is the place to go for a fun and memorable experience with your friends or...

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Valhalla
Scandinavian Style Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Valhalla is a Nordic inspired underground bar serving up innovative cocktails and seasonal dishes made with fresh local ingredients and with a Scandinavian, minimalistic methodology. Located in the ba...

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Peachy Keen Bar
Top Hidden Bars

 Williamstown

One of the best-kept secrets in Williamstown, Peachy Keen is a container bar for all weather! This tucked away hangout is the perfect spot to catch up with your mates, simply slip down the laneway and...

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Manningham Hotel & Club
Pub Bars

 Bulleen

Within the Manningham Hotel & Club, this function centre boasts an array of private bars nestled within its elegant function rooms, each offering a bespoke experience tailored to guests' desires. ...

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Golden Fleece Hotel
Beautiful Rooftop Bars

 South Melbourne

Located in the heart of South Melbourne, the Golden Fleece Hotel is a beautifully designed venue that sits between the city and the sea. It has a charming Santorini-inspired feel, with a split-level l...

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Her Bar
Intimate Hidden Bars

 Windsor

Her Bar is an intimate hidden laneway cocktail bar located in 2 Windsor Place Windsor. Their concept is the infusion of dualities nature has to offer. From their raw iron art deco bar cage and exposed...

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Fable
Rooftop Bars

 Melbourne CBD

People all around the world grew up in societies where intricate storytelling was usually passed down from generation to generation. These tales were created by local leaders long before the advent of...

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East of Everything
Speakeasy Bars

 Hawthorn East

Bar None, East Of Everything & Rosalitas are iconic hospitality venues in Camberwell. Tucked away down an alleyway just off Burke Rd, opposite the station. Each venue offers something different an...

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The Windsor Alehouse
Moody Pubs

 Windsor

As a true locals' hangout, situated in the center of Windsor, The Windsor Alehouse's warm and welcoming bar serves a wide variety of beers, wines, and spirits. In addition to local favs, their bar off...

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Francesca’s Bar
Vibrant High St Bars

 Northcote

Experience the vibrant pulse of Francesca's Bar! At Francesca's, you can indulge in exquisite cocktails and top-shelf drinks meticulously crafted to perfection, with daily specials that will tickle yo...

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Pawn & Co
Unique Southside Bars

 Prahran

Step into the whimsical world of Pawn & Co, where every cocktail is a masterpiece, and each sip is a journey through curiosity and wonder. From classic favourites to their signature sips, we blend...

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Bad Decisions
Johnston St Bars

 Fitzroy

Bad Decisions honours those things you do when you’re having a bit too much fun. The vibe is sophisticated with a side of sordid, with leather, bespoke furniture, gold fittings throughout, and a s...

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Aster
Top Laneway Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Aster stands out as a warm and intimate hideaway in Melbourne’s bustling CBD. Tucked away through a side entrance in Tattersalls Lane, the space is thoughtfully designed to feel like a neighbourhood...

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Longrain & Longsong
Stunning CBD Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Longrain has been one of Melbourne's leading institution restaurants and offers a modern Thai cuisine in an iconic double storey restored 1900’s horse stable; still to this day you can see the horse...

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Platform 28
Best Waterfront Bars

 Docklands

Platform 28 is a charming restaurant and bar offering Modern Australian cuisine in the heart of vibrant Docklands. Formerly a railway goods shed, this venue stays true to the history of the site and b...

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Nick & Nora’s
Top Date Bars

 Melbourne CBD

This lavish venue houses 400 types of champagnes, and is here to delight the senses. This art-deco space opened in 2020 on the Paris end of Collins Street, an has captivated Melburnians since. Expect ...

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Kent Hotel
Best Northside Bars

 Carlton North

The Kent Hotel is an old-style Carlton North pub and bar, with a great bistro area inside, reminiscent of the sidewalk cafes of Rome and Paris. There is also a gorgeous Al Fresco area overlooking beau...

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The Everleigh
Best Cocktail Bars

 Fitzroy

A night at The Everleigh is a unique Melbourne experience. After entering through an American diner, walking down a dim-lit hallway and climbing a few stairs, you are whisked back in time to a bar rem...

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The Tippler & Co
Best Small Bars

 East Melbourne

About Unwind in The Tippler & Co’s historic, lush venue. Indulge in Aussie & Euro wines, craft beer and cocktails, all paired with a European-inspired menu. Your go-to for events, friendly s...

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Jayda
Intimate Cocktail Bars

 Melbourne CBD

Jayda is Melbourne's premium cocktail bar, hidden in the heart of the CBD. Indulge in a one-of-a-kind experience and be drawn to the seductive glow of their red neon sign, as you walk down the laneway...

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Chapel St Cellars
Intimate Beer Gardens

 Windsor

Chapel St Cellars is your friendly bottleshop / bar that allows you to choose from hundreds of drinks. They have 6 tap beers and 4 wines on tap, plus a selection of up to 12 wines and Champagne by the...

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Bar Bianco
Modern Bars

 Prahran

A new neighbourhood wine bar in Hawksburn Village, Bar Bianco is the perfect location for a catch-up drink with friends, pre or post-dinner cocktail, nightcap. It has a sophisticated, yet unpretentiou...

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The Tipsy Cow
Best Small Bars

 Port Melbourne

The Tipsy Cow is a sanctuary for those who need a relaxing space with finer taste. When you walk in you can leave all the stresses behind, melt into one of the sofa seats and unwind. They provide high...

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The National Hotel
Best Beer Gardens

 Richmond

The National Hotel in Richmond, Victoria, is a vibrant and eclectic venue that has become a staple of Melbourne's bustling pub and dining scene. Located on Victoria Street, it features a stylish mix o...

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Pilgrim Bar
Hidden Waterside Bars

 Melbourne CBD

One of Melbourne’s hidden gems tucked away below Federation Square, Pilgrim is an intimate waterfront venue that proudly engages an all-Australian menu. With locally sourced produce and passionate s...

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Caz Reitop Dirty Secrets
Top Bars

 Collingwood

Caz Reitop's Dirty Secrets has the perfect room for your next event - an intimate 1920s Speakeasy style cocktail bar located near the corner of Smith and Gertrude Streets in Collingwood. The bar has a...

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The Barre
Best After Work Bars

 Melbourne CBD

The Barre is a sleek space located underneath the Spire at Arts Centre Melbourne. Offering a touch of luxury, a hint of showmanship and a lively pre- and post-show buzz that takes the bar and eatery f...

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The Sherlock Holmes Inn
Best Trivia Bars

 Melbourne CBD

The Sherlock Holmes Inn is located at a basement on Collins Street, while Dr. Watson’s Bar is on the street level of the same building. They have a traditional English-pub style and atmosphere . Th...

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Arcobar
Live Music Pubs

 Heatherton

A true hidden gem Situated in the midst of an industrial area this unique bar venue is the perfect place to party all night long. Boasting a beautiful white tiled bar and scattered with plants, Arcoba...

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Carlton Wine Room
Best Date Bars

 Carlton

Join them in the bar at Carlton Wine Room 7 days. Walk ins are welcome 7 days a week. Pull up a stool and choose from their full a la carte menu – or reserve a table in the window and watch the sun ...

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Si Señorita Bar
Top Latin Bars

 Fitzroy

Seductive and luscious, Si Señorita lures you into a promiscuous taqueria, serving some of Melbourne’s most amazing Latin cuisine. Tequila? We sure do. This red-hot cantina in Fitzroy is slinging p...

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Bad Frankie
Top Fitzroy Bars

 Fitzroy

THIS VENUE IS NOW PERMANENTLY CLOSED. Fitzroy’s Bad Frankie is dedicated to two things. The first is showcasing the best in boutique Australian spirits from across the country. The second is complem...

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Khokolat Bar
Hidden CBD Nightclubs

 Melbourne CBD

Khokolat Bar is located in the iconic Hardware Lane, of Melbourne CBD and has established itself as Melbourne’s home of RnB. With a weekly line up of the best DJs this genre has to offer, Khokolat B...

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Coopers Inn
Best CBD Pubs

 Melbourne CBD

“Old School Hospitality in the City”. That’s the mantra at the Coopers Inn and they stick to it. Established in 1854, the Coopers Inn is proudly family owned and family run and offers the perfec...

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The Silverlake Social
Craft Beer Bars

 Prahran

The Southern Californian Local Taphouse The Silverlake Social offers an authentic Southern Californian local taphouse experience. Named after the Los Angeles neighbourhood of Silver Lake - famous for ...

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White Oaks Saloon
Top Americana Bars

 Prahran

Welcome to The White Oaks Saloon, a local for the cocktail and US-inspired. Located amongst the cultural boutiques of Greville Street Prahran. The White Oaks Saloon brings an array of craft beers, win...

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Lona
Best St Kilda Bars

 Saint Kilda

Open late with an undeniably happening vibe year-round, Lona St Kilda is a failsafe option for a drink in St Kilda. They offer Happy Hour every day between 3pm-6.30pm and MEMBERS enjoy HAPPY HOUR ALL ...

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Hofbrauhaus
Top Beer Halls

 Melbourne CBD

The original Bavarian eat & drink experience that is Hofbräuhaus lies in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD in Chinatown, under the same roof for the last 50 years. Established in 1968 and independen...

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